The 2013 built vessel is expected to join the Company’s fleet by Q2
FY25.
The Company’s current fleet stands at 43 vessels, comprising 29 tankers
(6 crude carriers, 19 product tankers, 4 LPG carriers) and 14 dry bulk carriers
aggregating 3.41 Mn dwt. The Company’s current capacity utilization is close to
100%.
The proposed ship will be
financed entirely from internal accruals. The purpose of the acquisition is
modernization and expansion of the fleet.
Additionally, the company had contracted to sell one MR product tanker
in May 2024, which is due for delivery in H1FY25 Post-delivery of both the vessels, the company will have 43 vessels
aggregating 3.41 Mn dwt.